API 5L

X65 vs neighbour grades

ChooseWhenWatch-outs
X65 PSL1~65 ksi (450 MPa) min yield classConfirm edition tables
X60Lower strength neighbourNot interchangeable
X70Higher strength neighbourWall/design may change

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API 5L X65 PSL1 seamless OD: ____ Wall: ____ Qty: ____ Delivery condition: ____ Coating: ____ Annexes (HIC/SSC/NACE): ____ MTC: 3.1/3.2 Destination: ____

Email sales@savoypipinginc.com with destination and any IBR / NACE / TPI notes.

X65 PSL1 Seamless Line Pipe

ISO 3183 L450 PSL1 — petroleum and natural gas pipeline transportation pipe


API 5L X65 PSL1 seamless line pipe ISO 3183 L450

Savoy Piping Inc. supplies API 5L X65 PSL1 seamless line pipe for oil and gas pipeline transportation systems — commonly mapped to ISO 3183 L450.

Order by grade + PSL + product form, OD/wall, ends, delivery condition (R/N/Q/M for PSL2) and the full test / annex package.

Typical strength guide: yield min ~65 ksi (450 MPa), tensile min ~77 ksi (531 MPa). PSL1 is the baseline product specification level — upgrade to PSL2 when toughness and extended testing are mandatory.

Related: X65 PSL1 LSAW / SAW, X65 PSL2 Seamless, X65 Seamless Hub, ISO 3183 Seamless, API 5L Seamless Hub.

What is API 5L X65 PSL1?

API 5L covers seamless and welded steel line pipe for pipeline transportation systems. X65 is defined by minimum yield strength (~65 ksi). PSL1 sets the product specification level — chemistry, toughness and testing depth differ between PSL1 and PSL2.

Typical applications

  • Oil and gas transmission / trunk pipelines
  • Onshore and offshore pipeline packages specifying API 5L X65
  • Standard PSL1 line-pipe packages
  • Dual-certified API 5L / ISO 3183 L450 supply (project-dependent)
  • Optional sour-service / HIC / SSC routes when the PO requires them

How to order X65 PSL1

State API 5L edition, grade X65, PSL1, seamless, OD/wall, ends, coating, delivery condition and MTC level (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2). For sour service, call out NACE / HIC / SSC annexes explicitly.

Our API 5L X65 PSL1 Seamless Line Pipe range

API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Specification API 5L / ISO 3183 Hot Rolled.
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Grades API 5L X65 PSL1 (ISO 3183 L450 when dual-mapped)
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Type Seamless
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Outer Diameter Size 3/8" NB to 30" NB (Nominal Bore Size)
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Wall Thickness Schedule 20 to Schedule XXS (Heavier On Request) Up to 250 mm Thickness
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Length 5 to 7 Meters, 09 to 13 Meters, Single Random Length, Double Random Length And Customize Size.
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Ends Plain Ends / Beveled Ends / Coupling
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Delivery Conditions As Rolled, Normalizing Rolled, Thermomechanical Rolled / Formed, Normalizing Formed, Normalized and Tempered / Quenched and Tempered - BR / N / Q /T
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Coating Epoxy Coating / Colour Paint Coating / 3LPE Coating.
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Other Testing NACE MR0175, NACE TM0177, NACE TM0284, HIC TEST, SSC TEST, SWC, H2 SERVICE, IBR, PWHT etc.
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Dimension All Pipes Is Manufactured and Inspected / Tested to the Relevant standards including ASTM, ASME, API.
API 5L X65 PSL1Pipe Value Added Services Draw / Expansion / Machining / Sand Blasting / Shot Blasting / Galavanizing / Heat Treatment
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Packaging Loose / Bundle / Wooden Pallet / Wooden box-a / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps / Beveled Protector
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Shipment & Transportation By Road - Truck / Train, By Sea - Break-bulk Conventional Vessel / FCL (Full Container Load) / LCL (Less Container Load) / 20 Feet Container / 40 Feet Container / 4 Feet Container / High Cube Container / Open Top Container, By Air - Freighter Civil Passenger and Cargo Planes
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Material Test Certificate Manufacturer Test certificate As Per EN10204 3.1, 3.2 / Laboratory Test certificate From NABL Approved Lab. / Under Third Party Inspection Agency Like SGS, TUV, DNV, LLOYDS, ABS ETC

API 5L X65 PSL1 Seamless Line Pipes Chemical Properties

Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analysis a
Seamless Pipe
C Mn P S V Nb Ti
maxb max.b min. max. max. max. max. max.
0.0.18 0.4 - 0.025 0.015 g g g
Welded Pipe
0.12 1.4 - 0.025 0.015 g g g

API 5L X65 PSL1 Seamless Line Pipes Mechanical Properties

Y.S T.S Elongation
Mpa(psi) Mpa(psi)
min min min
40(65 300) 535(77 600) c

OTHER API 5L X65 PSL1 Seamless Line Pipe Chemical and Mechanical Properties

PSL 1
Grade Chemical Composition Mechanical Property
C (Max) Mn (Max) P (Max) S (Max) TENSILE ( Min) YIELD ( Min)
Psi X 1000 Mpa Psi X 1000 Mpa
A25 CL I 0.21 0.60 0.030 0.030 4 310 25 172
CL  II 0.21 0.60 0.030 0.030
A 0.22 0.9 0.030 0.030 48 335 30 210
B 0.28 1.20 0.030 0.030 60 415 35 24
X42 0.28 1.30 0.030 0.030 60 415 42 29
X46 0.28 1.40 0.030 0.030 63 435 46 320
X52 0.28 1.40 0.030 0.030 66 460 52 360
X56 0.28 1.40 0.030 0.030 71 49 56 39
X60 0.28 1.40 0.030 0.030 75 520 60 415
X65 0.28 1.4 0.030 0.030 77 535 65 40
X70 0.28 1.65 0.030 0.030 82 570 70 485

API 5L Line X65 PSL1 Pipe Comparative Specifications

The information here is summarized from ASTM Standards and API Specification 5L. Please see the specific standards for more information.

API 5L X65 SPECIFICATION PSL 1 AND PSL 2 COMPARISON INFORMATION.

Grade Range A25 Through X70 Gr B Through X80 Table 1
Size Range 0.405 Through 80 4-2/1 Through 80 Table 1
Type Of Pipe Ends Plain-End, Threaded-end, Bevelled-End, Special Coupling Pipe Plain-End Table 1
Seam Welding All Methods Continous Welding Limited to Grade A25 All Methods Except Continous And Laser Welding Table 1
Electric Welds: Welder Frequency No Minimum 100 Khz Minimum 5.1.3.3.2
Heat Treatments of Electric Welds Required For Grades > X42 Required For All Grades (Gr B Through X80) 5.1.3.3.1; J.3.3.2:6.2.7
Chemistry: Max C For Seamless Pipe 0.28% For Grades > Gr B 0.24% tables 2a, 2b
Chemistry: Max C For Welded Pipe 0.26% For Grades > Gr B 0.22% tables 2a, 2b
Chemistry: Max P 0.03% 0.03% Tables 2a, 2b
Chemistry: Max S Only When Purchases Specifies Sr18 0.02% Tables 2a, 2b
Carbon Equivalent None Maximum Required for Each Grade 4.2:4.3:6.1.3: Sr15.1
Yield Strength, Maximum None Maximum for Each Grade tables 3a, 3b
UTS, Maximum None Required Maximum For Each Grade Tables 3a, 3b
Fracture Toughness Only When Purchaser Specifies Sr4 Required For All Grades 6.2.6; 9.3.5: 9.8.4; 9.10.7;
Non-destructive Inspection of Seamless Pipes Permitted sr4 Mandatory table 14 9.7.2.6
Repair By Welding of Pipe Body, Plate And Skelp Permitted By Agreement Prohibited 5.3.2;9.7.6: B.1;b.2
Certification certificates When Specified Per Sr15 Prohibited 4.3;9.7.4.4;9.7.6;b.1.2;b.4
Traceability Traceable Only Until All Tests are Passed Unless Sr15 Is Specified certificates (Sr15.1) Mandatory
Traceable After Completion of Tests (Sr15.2) Mandatory
12.1
5.6

API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipes Price

Country Name Latest Price/ Recent Updated Price 2017-18
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Indonesia US $850 - 950 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Malaysia US $850 - 99 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in United Arab Emirates AED 3121.84 - 3489.11/ Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Singapore US $850 - 995 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Iran US $850 - 950 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in South Korea US $850 - 1350 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Egypt US $850 - 1150 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Saudi Arabia US $850 - 950 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Kuwait US $850 - 950 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in South Africa US $850 - 1100 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Qatar US $850 - 950 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Bahrain BD 320-358 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Oman US $850 - 950 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in India INR 56988-63692/ Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Taiwan US $850 - 950 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in Vietnam US $850 - 1250 / Metric Ton
API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe Price in USA US $850 - 1050 / Metric Ton

Chemical Requirements for API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe

API 5L Specifications Covers Seamless and Welded pipe suitable for use in conveying gas, water, oil, and other liquefied media. The attached requirements cover our offering of API 5L 4th Ed, PSL 1Seamless and Welded; API 5L 4th Ed PSL 2 Seamless & Welded; and API 5L 4th Ed PSL2 Welded only.

tensile Properties for Seamless and Welded API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe
Tensile properties data for Seamless and Welded API 5L steel pipe API 5L 4th Ed PSL 1, PSL 2.

Testing Requirements for Seamless and Welded API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe
Our API 5L Grade B Seamless Pipes hydrostatic and mechanical testing information for all sizes and grades covered by the specification.

Permissible Variations for Seamless and Welded API 5L X65 PSL1 Pipe

Grade A, B, A25 X42 through X80
NPS 2-1/2 and smaller --Seamless and Welded, % +20 -- 12.5 +15 -- 12.5
NPS 3 --Seamless and Welded, % +18 -- 12.5 +15 -- 12.5
NPS 4 through 18 --Seamless and Welded, % +15 -- 12.5 +15 -- 12.5
NPS 20 and larger -- Welded, % +17.5 -- 10.0 +19.5 -- 8.0
NPS 20 and larger -- Seamless, % +15.0 -- 12.5 +17.5 -- 10.0

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Marking Requirements of api 5l X65 PSL1 Pipe

Paint-stenciled or die-stamped manufacturer’s name or mark, Spec 5L, size, weight per foot, grade, process of manufacture, type of steel, length (NPS 4 and larger only). Test pressure when higher than tabulated (NPS 2 and larger only).

Supplemental Annexes for API 5L X65 PSL1Seamless and Welded steel Pipe
API Specification 5L contains 15 Supplemental Annexes that address special conditions and/or additional requirements.

Frequently asked questions — API 5L X65 PSL1

What is API 5L X65 PSL1 seamless pipe used for?

API 5L X65 PSL1 seamless line pipe is used for petroleum and natural gas pipeline transportation systems — oil, gas and related transmission lines ordered to API 5L (often dual-mapped to ISO 3183 L450).

What does the X65 grade number mean?

The digits after X are the minimum yield strength in ksi × 1000. X65 means about 65 ksi (450 MPa) minimum yield. Typical tensile minimum is about 77 ksi (531 MPa) — confirm against the ordered edition and PSL tables.

PSL1 vs PSL2 for X65 — which should I order?

PSL1 is the standard product specification level. Choose PSL2 when the project requires tougher chemistry, notch toughness and extended NDE/documentation.

Seamless or welded for API 5L X65?

Seamless is preferred for many smaller OD / high-integrity packages. Large diameters often move to LSAW/DSAW/HSAW welded pipe — follow the approved construction on the PO.

Export & documentation

We supply this product for domestic and export projects with MTC (EN 10204 3.1 standard; 3.2 / TPI on request). Include destination, Incoterms and inspection needs on the RFQ.